In perhaps my most awkward post ever on publishing, I share seven milestones for expectant authors, from puberty (first drafts) to birth day (book launch).
Click the image to read the full post on Ava Jae’s blog.
Category: Fun Stuff
Interview with #p2p16 editor Lara Willard @laraedits
One of my picks from last year’s Pitch to Publication, JD, interviewed me on his blog today. What is it like to work with me? Find out below.
Hi there,
So #p2p16is right around the corner and today I have a super-awesome, super-timely interview. I managed to talk Pitch-to-Publication editor Lara Willard into giving us some of her time. No small feat, given the number of hats she wears – huge thanks for stopping by Lara!
Lara: Honored you asked me to come over! Next time, I expect snacks.
Yikes! I can’t believe I forgot the snacks! *** flings open pantry doors and stares at empty shelf where chips should be *** Oh that’s right. I’ve been binge watching old Godzilla movies.
In last summer’s P2P contest, I was fortunate to be one of two writers Lara took on for a month of heavy duty revising. Rather than go on and on about how great she is, I thought it would be interesting to get her take on how she works with writers (like me) when she’s editing their manuscript. Kind of a peek inside…
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February 7th on 7th
This is 2016’s first 7th on 7th! Where I take a blog subscriber’s seventh page and show you how I’d improve it for the upcoming #pg70pit contest. See the #70pit16 contest schedule here. See more about how to enter the contest here.
7th on 7th
THE ORIGINAL PAGE
“Got ya!” Zane snarled. I saw a hand grab Arlo’s arm, so I took a giant step backward. “Hey!” Arlo squeaked. I heard his pack hit the pavement before the door closed.
You might be wondering why I didn’t rush to the aid of my best friend. The simple truth is, I couldn’t. I wanted to, but my feet were stuck to the floor. I could move neither backward nor forward. It was the darndest thing. Continue reading
pg70pit is Back!
pg70pit is coming back in 2016!
This year is going to have an added feature:
7th on the 7th
Every month on the 7th leading up to the contest, I’ll share one of last year’s winning entries with a commentary talking about how it works. I’ll also do a line edit of one blog subscriber’s seventh page, on my blog, to show you exactly how to make your entries (70th page) shine.
To enter for a chance of getting your seventh page edited on my blog, fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Unlike the contest itself, this will not be a blind drawing. I’ll be picking entries that I think will be the most educational for my blog readers.
#70pit16 Schedule
February 7: first 7th on the 7th post
March 7: 7th on the 7th
April 7: 7th on the 7th
May 7: 7th on the 7th
June 1: Check-in with last year’s winners
June 7: last 7th on the 7th
June TBD: Agents announced
July 1: MG entry window opens
July 2: YA entry window opens
July 3: Adult entry window opens
July 7: Winners posted on larawillard.com and co-hosts’ blogs
Any questions? Read this post.
7th on 7th Entry
By entering, you agree that your work may appear and be edited on my public blog. Your name and email address will be used only to contact you in the event your page is chosen.
PLEASE CHANGE ALL CHARACTERS’ NAMES. I don’t want you to be disqualified from pg70pit because we recognize your entry.
Lara Willard 